Finding the Third Proportional to 96,826 and 208,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,826 and 208,484 is: 448,904.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,826 : 208,484 = 208,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,826/208,484 = 208,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,826x = 208,484 × 208,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,826x = 43,465,578,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,465,578,256/96,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,904.00
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